Overview of Virunuubu Minamiurawa (ヴィルヌーブ南浦和)
Virunuubu Minamiurawa (ヴィルヌーブ南浦和) is a 27-year-old condominium located at Saitama Shi Minamiku Negishi 2 Choume 19-1 (さいたま市南区根岸2丁目19-1), Saitama, Japan. Built in 1999, it comprises 57 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Hase Kou Kooporeeshon (長谷工コーポレーション).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 29 past listings, prices have ranged from 2,780〜4,980万円 (approx. $185,333–$332,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 72.2–94.8 sqm (777–1020 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥55.8万/sqm (approx. $3,721/sqm or $346/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Saitama Shi Minamiku Negishi 2 Choume 19-1 (さいたま市南区根岸2丁目19-1), Saitama, Japan. It is a 12-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
Investment Perspective
Building depreciation: In Japan, buildings depreciate significantly over time. Wood-frame houses depreciate to near-zero value at around 22 years, while RC structures depreciate more slowly but still lose value. At 27 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 57 units, this is a relatively large condominium. Larger buildings typically benefit from lower per-unit maintenance and repair reserve costs.
Key cultural note: Unlike the US where properties typically appreciate over time, Japanese buildings depreciate while the underlying land tends to hold or gain value. This means buyers should evaluate the land-to-building value ratio carefully.
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